Atletico Madrid Cruise to a 5-0 Victory Over Las Palmas in LaLiga

Atletico Madrid displayed sheer dominance as they secured a resounding 5-0 triumph over visitors Las Palmas in a LaLiga showdown. The match, which saw key players rested by manager Diego Simeone in preparation for their upcoming Champions League clash with Inter Milan, highlighted the depth of Atletico’s squad.

Leading the charge for Atletico were Marcos Llorente and Angel Correa, both of whom notched a brace in the convincing victory. Despite facing a well-drilled Las Palmas side, Atletico made the most of their opportunities, showcasing clinical finishing throughout the match.

With this win, Atletico Madrid climbed up to the third spot in LaLiga standings, leveling with Barcelona, who were set to take on Rafa Benitez‘s Celta Vigo later in the day. They currently trail behind Girona by five points and Real Madrid by ten, with both top teams having a game in hand.

The absence of star forward Antoine Griezmann did not deter Atletico’s performance, as they dictated play and capitalized on Las Palmas’ defensive lapses. The visitors, known for their solid defensive record in LaLiga, were uncharacteristically vulnerable against Atletico’s relentless attacking pressure.

One of the early goals came from Marcos Llorente, who capitalized on a defensive error by Kirian Rodriguez to put Atletico ahead. Llorente doubled the lead shortly after, punishing another mistake from the Las Palmas defense with a clinical finish.

Angel Correa, who missed several chances in the first half, finally found the back of the net with a well-taken volley early in the second half. He later converted a penalty after Samuel Lino was fouled inside the box, adding to Atletico’s commanding lead.

Memphis Depay, coming off the bench, capped off Atletico’s exceptional performance with a late goal, sealing a comprehensive 5-0 victory. The result serves as a morale booster for Atletico ahead of their challenging Champions League fixture against Serie A leaders Inter Milan.

As the team prepares for the demanding European encounter, Atletico’s players remain optimistic about their ability to deliver a strong performance and secure a positive result against a formidable opponent like Inter Milan.